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New HIV Treatment Guidelines

HIV is a complex disease that needs proper treatment. These HIV treatment guidelines help your doctor put together a regimen that works for you. Here are the new HIV treatment guidelines.

Understand Your HIV Testing Options

HIV testing can take a couple different forms. There is the conventional blood test you get at any hospital or clinic that offers HIV testing. There is also rapid HIV testing; testing that uses a simple mouth swab to get your results to you in as little as 15 minutes. What are your HIV testing options? Is the rapid HIV test and rapid HIV testing for you?

Understanding Cholesterol and Triglycerides

How many of us really understand cholesterol? And what are triglycerides? But understanding cholesterol and triglycerides can help you stay healthy.

World AIDS Day 2009

Every December 1 the world comes together to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS and the struggles those living with the disease rage each and every day. World AIDS Day reminds us all the HIV is still a public health issue here at home and around the world.

Medical Waste and Disposing of Unused Medications

Prescription medication helps us get well when we are feeling under the weather or are suffering from a chronic illness or disease. But what do we do with old prescription medication when our treatment is completed. Disposing of prescription medication is more than throwing old pills in the garbage or down the toilet. This feature talks about disposing of prescription medication.

Ziagen (abacavir) Hypersensitivity Warning

Ziagen (abacavir) is a very powerful HIV medication that is perfectly safe for most people. But a few people are at risk for a hypersensitivity reaction; an allergic reaction that can be life threatening.

Food Safety Basics

Food safety is an important party of staying healthy. Here are some food safety basics.

Acute HIV Infection

Acute HIV infection can be missed during routine physical exams if physicians don't know what to look for. It is important to recognize acute HIV infection, also known as primary hiv infection or acute HIV syndrome, because recognition allows you to get into care sooner which translates into better outcomes.

Using the Web for HIV Partner Notification

When HIV or STD exposure has occurred, people exposed must be notified so they can be tested and treated if necessary. HIV partner notification is a huge part of preventing HIV transmission. Telling someone you may have exposed them to a HIV or STDs is difficult. However, the Web can be a very powerful tool in HIV partner notification.

Suboxone for Opiate Addiction

HIV and substance abuse are common companions. Specifically, opiate addiction and the misuse of Vicodin, Oxycontin, or Heroin can make HIV treatment much more difficult. There is hope; the use of Suboxone for opiate addiction.

Treating HIV Exposure

HIV post-exposure prophylaxis are the medications given to treat an HIV exposure. Treating an HIV exposure is done to reduce the risk of HIV infection after exposure. HIV post-exposure prophylaxis has been shown to decrease the chance of HIV infection after an occupational exposure.

HIV and Sinus Infections

While 30% of all people suffer from sinusitis at least once each year, people living with HIV seem to have more frequent and more severe bouts. Why do HIV and sinus infections seem to be common companions?

HIV and Depression

Depression affects 10 million Americans each year. It's estimated that 1 in 4 adults will have at least one depressive episode in their lifetime. HIV and depression often go hand in hand. This feature talks about depression, depression treatment, and the connection between HIV and depression.

The Keys to Getting Better Sleep

One way to stay healthy is to get plenty of rest. Unfortunately, sleeping doesn't always come easy for people with HIV. But there are ways to make your nights more restful and to get better sleep. Getting better sleep is not always easy but it can be done by following these few easy steps to better sleep.

H1N1 Flu and People Living with HIV

With each day that passes we learn more and more about H1N1 flu and what we should do to protect ourselves. The CDC has just released their recommendations for H1N1 flu and people living with HIV.

Circumcision HIV Prevention Reduces the Risk of HIV Infection

Circumcision HIV prevention could be the answer to HIV prevention in countries where there are few resources for HIV education.

Barriers to HIV Vaccine Development

There are many barriers to HIV vaccine development, both social and scientific. While it may sound easy to develop an HIV vaccine, the fact of the matter is development of an HIV vaccine can be difficult.

Are You Having Shingles Symptoms?

It may start as a tingling sensation. Later the pain gets severe and you notice blisters. Are you having shingles symptoms? People with HIV commonly experience shingles symptoms. Is the pain and blisters you have shingles symptoms?

Are Thimerosal Vaccines Safe for an HIV-Positive Person?

As part of our health maintenance plan, we are asked to take the influenza vaccine. For those living with HIV the influenza vaccine is an important part of their health maintenance plan. But a common concern pertains to the vaccine preservative thimerosal. There are questions of vaccine safety; specifically are thimerosal vaccines safe? Should HIV-infected people only use thimerosal free vaccines?

H1N1 Flu and Seasonal Flu - The Best of Our Resources

Flu season is upon us but this year there are so many additional questions due to the H1N1 flu. We have gathered some of our best flu resources and put them in one place for you.

What Do We Know About the H1N1 Flu Vaccine?

By now we have all heard of the H1N1 flu, or swine flu as it is sometimes called. The media coverage of the H1N1 flu has quieted a bit from the near hysterical level we saw a few months ago. But experts are concerned that the Fall is going to bring about a resurgence of the H1N1 flu. That combined with the typical seasonal flu could spell problems for some. But an H1N1 vaccine is on the way. What do we know about the new H1N1 flu vaccine?

State HIV/AIDS Resources

This page is your link to community and state HIV resources and contact information. Included on each page is a glimpse of HIV statistics for your state.

HIV and Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D is essential for bone health, calcium levels, and immune system function. It's widely accepted that a multivitamin each day is a great way to make sure you are not deficient in any vitamin. What is the connection between Vitamin D deficiency and HIV? Why has your doctor started to monitor your Vitamin D level?

HIV and Your Oral Health

HIV impacts the entire body including your oral health. Your oral health is an important part of staying healthy. This article looks at HIV and how it can affect your oral health.

The History of HIV

Knowing where you have been helps you to choose the right path to where you want to go. The history of HIV helps scientists, medical professionals, and patients alike understand the disease and find better ways to fight it. This article examines the history of HIV.